we can see that
the sky is on fire
yet that won’t stop us
from dancing under
the neon flames
as embers fall
beneath our feet,
we’re careful not to
step on them
and kick them back
into the cold night air.

we realize this may be
our last time together
but if the world is truly ending
at least it’s ending with us –
you and i,
surrounded by
warmth and light,
embracing
each other.